Vallila

Helsinki

Wooden houses from the 1910s, modern design and the scent of coffee – Helsinki's Vallila district combines a historical working-class area with lively urban culture.

A holiday in Vallila is a way to get to know the most historical and most modern sides of Helsinki.

Vallila is in Helsinki's inner city, about 15 minutes by tram from the bohemian Kallio district and Helsinki city centre. The city's trendiest areas are always within reach, but a walk around Vallila will show you Helsinki in an entirely new light.

Vallila consists of new and old parts. The homely and delicious scent of freshly roasted coffee fills the air in the new part of Vallila courtesy of the Meira Coffee Roastery. There are charming little cafés just a stone's throw away!

Spend a summer's day touring the narrow alleys of the old part of the district, known as Wooden Vallila. The attractive and colourful wooden buildings in this neighbourhood stand side by side on small plots, reflecting the urban ideals of 1910s and 1920s Finland.

Vallila has also lent its name to the well-known Vallila Interior textile company, which is celebrated for its creative and refreshing patterns. The company's first textile factory was in Vallila's industrial area. Art is still very much present in the area, and you will find stores such as the Aarikka factory shop in Vallila. If you are interested in architecture, you should pay a visit to the splendid red-brick Paavalinkirkko church or the handsome Vallila warehouses on the site of the State Railways' former engineering workshops.

Modern architecture is represented by Vallila Library, one of the Helsinki city libraries. The library is in the Vallila community centre, designed by one of Finland's best-known modern architects, Juha Leiviskä, and built in 1991. The light wood cladding on the library's façade combines with the sharp angles and the light, airy atrium. Vallila library also hosts Galleria Kajava, which puts on a new exhibition every month to showcase the work of local artists.

Stop by the Vallila allotment area, which has attractive little huts and beautifully tended gardens that bring the peace and quiet of the country to the middle of the city. Behind the allotments, the Kumpula area contains the Kumpula Botanical Garden and Nylander's Park.

A holiday in Vallila has plenty for everyone to enjoy!


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Top hotels in Vallila

CheapSleep Helsinki - Hostel
CheapSleep Helsinki - Hostel
2 out of 5
Sturenkatu 27B, Helsinki
The price is P2,448 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
P2,448
P2,791 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Stay at this hostel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (826 reviews)
"Clean room and bathroom and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2025

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The Folks Hotel Konepaja
The Folks Hotel Konepaja
4 out of 5
Aleksis Kiven katu 23, Helsinki
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,495 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P5,495
P6,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (484 reviews)
"Acceso excelente"

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025

The Folks Hotel Konepaja
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki
The price is P8,573 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
P8,573
P9,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Stay at this hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,444 reviews)
"Nice hotel next to train station. Comfy room and was very convenient to walk around Helsinki."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
Marski by Scandic
Marski by Scandic
Mannerheimintie 10, Helsinki
The price is P6,521 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P6,521
P7,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,097 reviews)
"We felt like valued guests. All the staff were friendly and our room was lovely. Thank you Marski and see you again!"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

Marski by Scandic
Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal
Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal
3 out of 5
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Terminal 2, Vantaa
The price is P7,126 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
P7,126
P8,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 11 - Apr 12
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Vantaa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,044 reviews)
Good location
"Good room for an overnight airport stay without stepping outside the airport. Would not use them if travelling in summer months"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Comfort Hotel Xpress Helsinki Airport Terminal
Hobo Helsinki
Hobo Helsinki
4 out of 5
Kluuvikatu 4, Helsinki
The price is P5,624 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
P5,624
P6,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Helsinki. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Helsinki Cathedral and Olympic ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for my needs. Lots of great nearby places to eat"

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Vallila

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Keskinen District

Get to know Keskinen District and its many features like its churches and live music. You might want to explore sights like Helsinki City Library and Iittala Outlet Arabia, and you can jump on the metro at Paavalin Kirkko Station or Makelanrinne Station to get around the city.

Keskinen District
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Kallio

You might enjoy the shopping while in Kallio. Kallio Church is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Karhupuisto Station or Kaarlenkatu Station to see more of the city.

Kallio
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Pasila

Pasila is a destination travelers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Pasilan asema Tram Stop or Esterinportti Station to explore sights like Mall of Tripla.

Pasila
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Töölö

If you're spending time in Töölö, check out sights like Finnish National Opera or Finlandia Hall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Toolontori Station or Hesperian Puisto Station.

Töölö
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Kruununhaka

Noted for its coffeehouses and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Kruununhaka. Top attractions like Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Snellmaninkatu Station or Vironkatu Station to see more of the city.

Kruununhaka
Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

Kluuvi

4/5(1 area review)

Consider a visit to Helsinki Central Library Oodi and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Kluuvi. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Rautatientori Station or Rautatieasema Station.

Kluuvi

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